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Ways to Support MDIA Mount Diablo Interpretive Association is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Mount Diablo State Park. We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and our Tax ID# is 23-7444529. Donate Today! Gift Giving Make a donation to support the general operations of MDIA. Tribute gifts are also a way to remember or honor a loved one. Gifts can be one-time, or recurring. Employer Matching Gifts You can make your donation accomplish twice as much when you request a matching gift! Check to see if your employer can match your generous donation. Donate a Vehicle Donate your vehicle through Cars2ndChance and designate MDIA as the charitable organization. Cars2ndChance are vehicle / car donation programs administered by the Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise Rotary Charitable Fund and staffed by all volunteers. Become a Member MDIA counts on your support to provide docents for the visitor centers, sponsor the Junior Ranger program, guide hikes, and provide interpretive material and publications to park visitors. Support the Mount Diablo Education Center in Mitchell Canyon MDIA has officially launched a campaign to build a new Education Center at the Mitchell Canyon entrance to Mount Diablo State Park. Please join us in inspiring new protectors and champions of Mount Diablo by making a generous tax-deductible contribution today. Your gift will leave a legacy of education, protection, and wonder for the present and future generations! Gift of Stock Gifting stock is a simple and powerful way to support MDIA and the new Education Center at Mitchell Canyon. Required Mandatory Distribution If you have investments in 401k’s or similar instruments, and must take a distribution, you can direct your broker to send it to MDIA as a donation and not have to report it as income on your tax forms. Become a Volunteer Volunteering allows members to commit to as little as a couple of hours a week and still provide vital assistance to the association and park.

Variable Checkerspot Euphydryas chalcedona Nymphalidae Brushfoots Flies March to July Host Plant Monkey Flower, Figwort, SNowberry, Plantain, Plectritis, Honeysuckle Nectar Plant Oregon sunshine Michael Marchiano Male Daniel Fitzgerald Underwing

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Mount Diablo State Park - Native Plant Garden Learn, hands-on, about the plants that make Mount Diablo State Park a special place. The Native Plant Garden grows a selection of wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and trees found throughout the park. Many of the plants in the garden are labeled with both botanical and common names for easy identification. Stop by this little gem before or after a hike for a pleasant and informative stroll. Western Wallflower Coyote Mint California Wild Grape Western Wallflower 1/13 Photos courtesy of Jenn Roe About the Garden The Mount Diablo Native Plant Garden is located next to the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center at the south end of Mitchell Canyon Road in Clayton, CA. Entrance to the garden is free, but there is a parking fee. The garden is designed to help visitors learn about the native vegetation of Mount Diablo. Prolonged summer drought, and cool, rainy winters lead to a distinct seasonal variation in the garden’s appearance. Spring brings abundant growth and a large variety of wildflowers. In summer, spring wildflowers begin to fade, while a few late-blooming plants flourish. By fall, drought has caused most plants to dry and wither, but ripening fruits, berries, and seeds, as well as the garden's water features, bring many birds to visit. Winter rains mean a renewal of life and growth in the garden, and some early bloomers, such as manzanita and silktassel bushes, start their displays. The Mount Diablo Native Plant Garden broke ground on Earth Day in 2006, when a group of state park volunteers, led by veteran volunteer and designer Dave Caniglia, laid out the garden that volunteers continue to maintain and improve today. Roughly one acre in size, garden beds are divided into zones that reflect Mitchell Canyon's plant communities: riparian, chaparral, grassland, and oak woodland. The garden is populated primarily with plants that represent a microcosm of life along Mitchell Canyon. A garden map and a list of plants found in the garden are available to help orient visitors. Check out Wha t's Blooming Now on Mount Diablo for seasonal flowers that you might see during a visit to the Park. The Wildflower Identification Guide provides photos and information regarding many of Mount Diablo's plants that may not be in the garden. Plant and seed collection is prohibited within the garden and the Park. There are additional resources to learn more about California Native Plants and where to obtain them. Wavyleaf Silktassel Blue Witch More about the Native Plant Garden Location and Parking: Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center Garden m ap List of Plants Be a Volunteer at Native Plant Gar den Additional Resources about Native Plants Learn More About C alifornia Native Plants More About Mount Diablo Plants Plant communities What's Blooming Now on Mount Diablo Wildflower Identification Guide

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Cabbage White Pieris rapae Pieridae Whites, Sulfurs Flies All year Host Plant Mustard Family Nectar Plant California buckeye, Italian thistle, Rose clover Daniel Fitzgerald Female Daniel Fitzgerald Underwing Kevin Hinsta

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Mount Diablo Volunteer Trail Work Welcome to the Mount Diablo Volunteer Trail Crew information page! The crew meets on the second Saturday of each month, from 8:30 AM to approximately 2:30 PM for regular trail maintenance and special projects, such as rerouting trails and finding solutions to prevent erosion. It would be impossible for the Park to provide this level of trail maintenance without the dedication of the Trail Crew volunteers, some of whom have been volunteering for ten or more years. There is a job suited for everyone, from light pruning to major rock moving projects. As an added bonus, the Trail Crew volunteers have a great time working together and many friendships have developed over time. Prior to joining the Trail Crew, volunteers must complete the VIP (Volunteers in the Park) orientation. There is no expectation for a commitment in terms of the number of days or hours worked. Each work day presents a new challenge and gives volunteers a chance to visit all parts of the mountain and become familiar with its history and the amazing variety of flora and fauna. Other opportunities to volunteer for trail maintenance include attending the annual Earth Day or Trail Day projects in the spring, and the National Public Lands Day in the fall. If you are interested in joining the Trail Crew and/or would like to get placed on the email list for information on scheduled workdays, please contact VIPPMountDiablo@parks.ca.gov.

Lindsey's Skipper Hesperia lindseyi Hesperiidae Skippers Flies April to June Host Plant Bunchgrass Nectar Plant Coyote mint, Mustards (sinapis and brassica) Kevin Hinsta

MDIA Board Members Steve Smith . . . . . . . President Mike Brandy. . . .Vice President Dan Sandri . . . . . . . . .Secretary Dan Fitzgerald . . . . . Treasurer Mark Brauer Julie Braun Martin Leslie Contreras Tere Dixon Linda Kwong Carol Lane Dick Nicoll Steve Smith President Steve grew up in Danville and has been an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast his whole life. He is a docent, hike leader, back-country rover, leader of the Maintenance Volunteer Group, and member of the Trash Removal Project. He began volunteering on the mountain after completing a quest to hike all 162 miles of trails within the park. Mike Brandy Vice President Mike is always drawn to the outdoors for inspiration and renewal. As a Mount Diablo State Park volunteer for the last four years, he is currently engaged in co-managing the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center, always trying to enhance the docent training and the visitor experience to the park. He also volunteers on the Trash Removal Project (TRP) team. He usually cycles or hikes every week on the mountain. Dan Fitzgerald Treasurer Dan grew up in Concord with a view of the mountain and spent some time exploring it with Michael Marchiano. When he retired, Dan completed the State Parks volunteer training and became an active member of the Trash Removal Project and a visitor center and roving docent. Dan also enjoys nature photography. Dan Sandri Secretary Dan has lived in the East Bay for nearly all of his life, and Mt. Diablo has always been his favorite hiking place. Dan has a B. S. degree in Entomology and enjoys observing and photographing insects, birds, reptiles, as well as other plant and animal life. Upon retirement, Dan became a volunteer at Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center, and a back-country rover. Dan enjoys interacting with visitors, learning and writing. Mark Brauer Mark has lived in the East Bay for the last 35 years and has enjoyed hiking at Mount Diablo since he moved here. For the past six years he has volunteered his time as a docent and as a rover at Mount Diablo. He particularly enjoys interacting with the park's visitors and helping them discover the best places to visit in the park. Mark set himself the goal in 2013 to hike every trail in Alameda and Contra Costa counties and after 8 years completed that task. Of all the parks and open spaces in the East Bay he finds the most enjoyment from visiting Mount Diablo. Julie Braun Martin Julie, an educator for many years with a passion for conservation and serving youth, enjoys walking on the mountain and serving at Mitchell Canyon and assisting with publications. Leslie Contreras Living in the shadow of Mount Diablo all her life, Leslie has always had a passion for the mountain. She contributes to MDIA as the event coordinator for the hiking program and as co-manager of the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Terese Dixon Tere has lived at the base of Mount Diablo for nearly 40 years and has hiked and biked the trails of Mount Diablo State Park throughout that time. Currently serving as the Webmaster for the MDIA website , Tere is also a State Park volunteer, and is a California Naturalist. Other than cycling with her husband, Tere enjoys working in her dry garden and birding. Linda Kwong Linda has lived in Alamo since 1997. Her connection to the mountain started after a neighbor took her on a bike ride to the Summit over 7 years ago. Now she is a regular visitor on the mountain, often riding 3-4 days per week. Photographing all four seasons and engaging with both the park visitors and staff are her favorite activities. Her goal is for all park visitors to have a safe, memorable and fun experience during their visit on Mount Diablo. Carol Lane Carol is a retired Registered Nurse who loves to be active and find interesting things out in nature. She is an active trail maintenance volunteer and sees trail work as a way to give back for the enjoyment that she experienced as a trail runner. Dick Nicoll A long time local resident, Dick loves everything outdoors. He coordinates publications, serves at Mitchell Canyon, works on the Trash Removal Project, and organizes road repairs. He has completed the California Naturalist Program. MDIA Committee Members and Leads Archives Lead(s): Dan Sandri Other Members: Steve Smith Maintains print archives Audible Mount Diablo Lead(s): Steve Smith Other Members: Wally De Young; Kendall Oei; Joan Hamilton Coordinates development of Audible Mount Diablo/Mount Diablo "Shorts" Contracts Lead(s): Dick Nicoll Other Members: Steve Smith Develops and reviews MDIA contracts Corporate Governance Lead(s): Vacant Other Members: Dan Sandri Updates and maintains the documents contained within the MDIA Board of Directors Handbook Education Lead(s): Julie Braun Martin, Dick Nicoll Other Members: Encourage school field trips by adding content to MDIA website that would assist teachers in planning trips to MDSP. Finance Lead(s): Dan Fitzgerald Other Members: MDIA Executive Committee Review financial records and bank statements Fundraising Lead(s): Mike Brandy,Dick Nicoll, Julie Braun Martin Other Members: Judith Parker, Gary Parkhurst, Dan Sandri, Steve Smith Develops fundraising strategy to support new MCVC Hikes Lead(s): Leslie Contreras Other Members: Ken Lavin Recruits hike leaders; advertises and leads hikes in the park Insurance Lead(s): Linda Kwong Other Members: Negotiates appropriate insurance coverage and manages insurance-related matters Interpretive Displays Lead(s): Steve Smith Other Members: Mike Brandy, Dick Nicoll, Mark Brauer, Julie Martin Designs and fabricates interpretive panels and visitor center displays in conjunction with MDSP MCEC Capital Committee Lead(s): Mike Brandy, Dick Nicoll Other Members: Julie Braun Martin, Steve Smith Recommend architects to prepare conceptual drawings for new MCVC; apply for grants for MCVC Marketing, Advertising and Publications Lead(s): Dick Nicoll Other Members: Steve Smith Publishes Mount Diablo Review , MDIA annual report, and other MDIA publications Membership Lead(s): Julie Braun Martin Other Members: Steve Smith, Dan Fitzgerald, Dick Nicoll Maintains membership list; prepares membership packets; acknowledgements and renewal notices Merchandising Lead(s): Dan Fitzgerald, Steve Smith Other Members: Linda Kwong (wholesale); Steve Smith(online); Dan (Perishables) Orders and maintains merchandise to sell at SVC, MCVC and online; maintains inventory; fulfills online orders Mountain Talks Lead(s): Mike Brandy Other Members: Steve Smith Develops program and presents Mountain Talks Native Plant Garden Lead(s): Carol Lane Other Members: Carole Leadem; Leslie Contreras; Judy Quinlan; Mary Jankowski Maintains, repairs and replants native garden at MCVC Nominating Lead(s): Mark Brauer Other Members: MDIA Executive Committee Recruits and nominates board members and officers Outreach Lead(s): Mark Brauer Other Members: Steve Smith Develop and maintain relationships with external partner groups and community Park Maintenance (MVG/TRP) Lead(s): Steve Smith Other Members: Dan Fitzgerald Coordinates with MDSP the repair and improvement of parks structures and the removal of non igneous material from the park Peregrine Team Lead(s): Vacant Other Members: Leslie Contreras, Steve Smith Educate public and monitor the status of the falcons throughout the nesting season. Recruitment Lead(s): Linda Kwong, Leslis Contreras Other Members: Develop a strategy to increase diversity of MDIA board Trail Maintenance Lead(s): Carol Lane Other Members: Coordinates MDIA sponsored trail maintenance activities and budget Trail Signage Lead(s): Steve Smith Other Members: Dan Fitzgerald Coordinates trail sign maintenance and installation with MDSP Volunteers in Park Lead(s): Dan Fitzgerald Other Members: Budget item only: for budget requests from MDSP for VIPP Website and Social Media Lead(s): Terese Dixon Other Members: Steve Smith Designs, updates, and maintains the MDIA website and social media presence